Arnold: I'm still a hard commit to Baylor

By Kendrick E. Johnson

Updated 9:28 am, Wednesday, July 22, 2015

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Kountze quarterback Grayland Arnold has a solid performance at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at College Station Thursday as he led the Lions to the championship bracket.
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Kountze quarterback Grayland Arnold has a solid performance at the state 7-on-7 football tournament at College Station Thursday as he led the Lions to the championship bracket.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold dodges amid Anahuac's defense as he runs the ball during Friday's game at Kountze High School.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold dodges amid Anahuac's defense as he runs the ball during Friday's game at Kountze High School.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold passes off the ball to Deontra Morgan as they move the ball against Anahuac during Friday's game at Kountze High School.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold passes off the ball to Deontra Morgan as they move the ball against Anahuac during Friday's game at Kountze High School.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold hustles down the line as he looks to evade Anahuac's defense during Friday's game at Kountze High School.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold hustles down the line as he looks to evade Anahuac's defense during Friday's game at Kountze High School.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold is swarmed by Anahuac during Friday's game at Kountze High School.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold is swarmed by Anahuac during Friday's game at Kountze High School.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold staves off an Anahuac defender on the quarterback keeper during Friday's game at Kountze High School.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold staves off an Anahuac defender on the quarterback keeper during Friday's game at Kountze High School.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold looks for an open player as he runs the ball ahead of Woodville defenders during Friday's home game in Kountze.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold looks for an open player as he runs the ball ahead of Woodville defenders during Friday's home game in Kountze.
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Kountze's Caden Coplen (center) celebrates with teammates Grayland Arnold (left) and Dayne Wright after making the downfield catch for the touchdown against Woodville during Friday's home game in Kountze.
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Kountze's Caden Coplen (center) celebrates with teammates Grayland Arnold (left) and Dayne Wright after making the downfield catch for the touchdown against Woodville during Friday's home game in Kountze. ... more

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Kountze's Grayland Arnold looks for an open player as teammates stave off Woodville's defense during Friday's home game in Kountze.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold looks for an open player as teammates stave off Woodville's defense during Friday's home game in Kountze.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold is considered one of the top basketball players in the state. The Lions star plans play football this fall with bigger hopes to play at the collegiate level.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold is considered one of the top basketball players in the state. The Lions star plans play football this fall with bigger hopes to play at the collegiate level.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold is considered one of the top basketball players in the state. The Lions star plans play football this fall with bigger hopes to play at the collegiate level.
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Kountze's Grayland Arnold is considered one of the top basketball players in the state. The Lions star plans play football this fall with bigger hopes to play at the collegiate level.
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New Kountze football head coach Duane Joubert talk with starting quarterback Grayland Arnold about the offense at practice on Monday. Photo Taken Monday 11, 2014 Kendrick Johnson/@kendrickjohnso Photo: Kendrick Johnson, Reporter less

New Kountze football head coach Duane Joubert talk with starting quarterback Grayland Arnold about the offense at practice on Monday. Photo Taken Monday 11, 2014 Kendrick Johnson/@kendrickjohnso Photo: ... more

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Kounte's Justin Harper, left, andGrayland Arnold practice on the Lion's field Tuesday for the upcoming 7-on-7 Championships in College Station.
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Kounte's Justin Harper, left, andGrayland Arnold practice on the Lion's field Tuesday for the upcoming 7-on-7 Championships in College Station.
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Kounte's Grayland Arnold practices on the Lion's field Tuesday for the upcoming 7-on-7 Championships in College Station.
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Kounte's Grayland Arnold practices on the Lion's field Tuesday for the upcoming 7-on-7 Championships in College Station.
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Kounte's Justin Harper, left, and Grayland Arnold are part of the Lion's team that will play in the upcoming 7-on-7 Championships in College Station.
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Kounte's Justin Harper, left, and Grayland Arnold are part of the Lion's team that will play in the upcoming 7-on-7 Championships in College Station.
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Kounte's Grayland Arnold practices on the Lion's field Tuesday for the upcoming 7-on-7 Championships in College Station.
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Kounte's Grayland Arnold practices on the Lion's field Tuesday for the upcoming 7-on-7 Championships in College Station.
Photo taken Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Guiseppe Barranco/@spotnewsshooter

Arnold, a three-star recruit who is ranked the 30th best cornerback in the nation by 247Sports, received a scholarship offer from the University of Texas, which has many believing he could change his decision.

But that's not the case according to Arnold.

"I'm still a hard commit to Baylor," said Arnold, who recorded 49 tackles last season. "I love the program and from day one they have shown me the most love. Unlike other schools, they didn't just sit back and see who was going to offer me first."

However, Arnold, who has offers from Baylor, TCU, Oklahoma State, SMU, Louisiana-Lafayette, Texas Tech and Houston, was happy to receive an offer from the Longhorns, a team he has pulled for growing up.

"Behind Baylor, the University of Texas has my interest the most," Arnold said. "It was one of my dream schools coming up along with LSU, who has been showing me some positive interest as of late."

But Baylor's blue-collar approach is what has captivated Arnold.

"I love the fact that at Baylor it is all about business and getting better every day and those are the type of people I want to be around going forward," Arnold said, "Being around positive vibes and people working to win a national championship who can potentially take their game to the next level is a big thing I'm looking for when signing with a school."

Arnold is one of the most highly sought after recruits in Texas and his versatility on the football field is among the many reasons why. Last season, Arnold played quarterback, receiver, cornerback, safety and returned kicks and punts for the Lions.

"When I saw Grayland in the seventh grade, I knew he had the potential to be the highest recruited kid to come out of Kountze," Lions head coach Duane Joubert said. "I'm very proud of how he has handled all of the attention so far and (has) stayed focused. The more he stays focused and grounded, the easier this process will be for Grayland and his family."